Act IV. where Valence describes Berthold to Colombe], perhaps the jewel

of the play, is to be left out.' In the present editions the verses run otherwise."

The play has recently [1895] been rearranged in three acts and brought again on the stage.

PERSONS

COLOMBE OF RAVESTEIN, _Duchess of Juliers and Cleves_. SABYNE, ADOLF, her Attendants. GUIBERT, GAUCELME, MAUFROY, CLUGNET, Courtiers. VALENCE, _Advocate of Cleves_. PRINCE BERTHOLD, _Claimant of the Duchy_. MELCHIOR, his Confidant.

PLACE, _The Palace at Juliers_.

TIME, 16--.